Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Forest Hill is a district of the London Borough of Lewisham in south east London, England, on the South Circular Road, which is home to the Horniman Museum. “
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Supermarkets in Forest Hill
Perhaps one of the most common amenities in Forest Hill would be supermarkets. Below, you will be able to tell what type of supermarket there are in Forest Hill and what company operates here.
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Pubs in the region
As Londoners at Cozee, we cherish our weekly visits to the local pub. Why not embrace the same in your new living space? We’ve diligently tested and reviewed all the pubs in Forest Hill – well, not literally, but we wish we had! Here’s our list of the finest pubs in Forest Hill.
| Pub name Name | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
| All Inn One | 53 Perry Vale Forest Hill SE23 2NE | Red brick free house. Still known to locals as the Foresters. The open-plan interior is surprisingly spacious. Garden areas include family garden with children’s playground and “Peaceful Garden”. Separate room can be used for functions. Part of the main bar may be partitioned off for functions and parties. Has a range of bottled craft and wheat beers as well as one or two cask ales, usually from local SE London breweries. There is no longer a kitchen but varying food vans are often in situ or food can be brought in from local outlets. |
| Bird in Hand | 35 Dartmouth Road Forest Hill SE23 3HN | A deceptively spacious, smart Victorian corner local taken over and refurbished by Antic in summer 2023. The bright and airy front bar leads through to a slightly more muted raised rear seating area. Has no garden but there is a small outside seating area at the side which acts as a sun-trap in the summer. There are usually five cask beers available, including one or two from the in-house Volden brewery. There was no kitchen at the re-opening but one is planned to open later in 2023. |
| Blythe Hill Tavern | 319 Stanstead Road Forest Hill SE23 1JB | A friendly local rooted in the community, this Victorian corner pub became Grade II listed in 2022 and has a nationally important historic interior with an interesting three-room layout and 1920s panelling. The landlord and barmen wear traditional collar and tie. There are sports screens in two of the bars. Traditional Irish music is performed on Thursday nights. The beer garden includes a children’s play area, and is abloom with flowers in summer. Always carries an awesome range of ciders and perries which goes a long way towards explaining the pub being one of four finalists for CAMRA’s National Cider Pub of the Year competition 2018. SPBW London Pub of the Year 2015. SE London CAMRA Branch Pub of the Year 2015 and again in 2018 and Branch Cider Pub of the Year 2015, 2016 and again in 2018. 5 handpumps in total, split between two of the rooms (4 in public and 1 in saloon). May stay open later in the earlier part of the week – please enquire politely! |
| Chandos | 56 Brockley Rise Forest Hill SE23 1LN | This is a large pub with a bar at the front, a large main room to the left and a smaller snug-type room to the right through glazed doors. The pub now does a range of craft beers and serves pizza. At the back of the main room a door leads outside to a small smoking/drinking area. Interesting features include the ornately decorated bar back and some green banded glazing in the windows (ex-Charrington perhaps). 3 handpumps with 2 ever-changing cask ales sold. Card payment only here, cash not accepted. |
| General Napier | 73 Bovill Road Forest Hill SE23 1EX | This is a friendly and unpretentious, cornersite backstreet pub, popular with the local community. The pub sign is a fairly plain affair that just says “The Nap”. Inside it’s carpeted throughout, with banquettes, metal framed tables and small stools providing the main furnishings, but of course with the obligatory tall stools at the bar. Rather unusually, there’s a bit of matchboard half-height wooden screening in the middle of the room that serves to screen off some of the seating from the main bar area. There are TVs; a dartboard near the corner door; a small garden at the back and a few benches outside at the front, plus free wi-fi advertised. Refurbished and reopened under new management in July 2022. |
| Prince of Wales | 52 Perry Rise Forest Hill SE23 2QL | A 30’s mock Tudor building, renovated extensively in 2013. Has a central bar that creates a smallish room on the left and a larger one on the right which leads to a patio garden. Range of live music features. Guest beer sometimes is from local Brockley Brewery. Home cooked food is available from Thursday to Sunday. Ask the landlord about the giant boot on the roof! |
| Signal | 7 Devonshire Road Forest Hill SE23 3HE | Re-opened after a refurbishment in October 2015, the first of the new Hippo Inns chain of managed pubs, a joint venture between Ei (formerly Enterprise Inns) and Rupert Clevely (founder of Geronimo Inns). The renaming from the Hob to the Signal harks back to its original name of the Railway Signal Hotel. A large, light and airy Victorian pub using mainly pastel shades of decoration, sitting on a high pavement opposite Forest Hill railway station, offering real ale, craft keg beers and an extensive wine list. Inside it is on three wooden floored levels with an L-shaped bar counter on the ground floor which is equipped with 3 handpumps. Upstairs is Georgi’s Bar Rotisserie & Grill. Clearly a food orientated venue. To the right hand side is a paved and partly covered outside patio. |
| Sylvan Post | 24-28 Dartmouth Road Forest Hill SE23 3XU | A former Antic pub, subsequently taken over by Portobello brewery in late 2020, situated in a former 1960s post office. Retains many features of the original building, including the strong room now transformed into a snug, and the original exterior. Two quiet snug rooms contain old post office equipment. Walls are hung with postal memorabilia including framed postage stamps and telegrams. Music usually playing in main room. There are board games, suitable for children. Food is good quality, with Sunday lunch a speciality. Dogs are welcome. Quiz night on Wednesday. Two or three changing real ales available, usually including one from Portobello. Instagram: @sylvan.post |
What kind of gyms are there in Forest Hill?
In Forest Hill, using the public parks is not for everyone. Finding out if you are able to attend a local gym or leisure centre nearby may be a good idea if you are trying to move to the area perhaps for permanent residency.
| Gym Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energie Fitness Gym Forest Hill | 26 London Road, London | 4.3 | 254 |
| Twist Studios Forest Hill | 99a Dartmouth Road, London | 4.3 | 68 |
| Gibson Pilates | Dartmouth Road, London | 4.3 | 1 |
| Yoga Turkey | 133A Devonshire Road, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| The MindBody Therapy Centre | 120 Stanstead Road, London | 4.3 | 187 |
| BODYWORXSHOP PERSONAL TRAINING | 561 Lordship Lane, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Studio One Pilates & Movement | 58-72 Dalmain Road, London | 4.3 | 11 |
| Just Dance UK | Forest Hill School Sports Centre, Bampton Road, Forest Hill | 4.3 | 4 |
| Xcelerate Gym | London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Mybodymind Yoga Studio | 4F Church Vale, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Restore Pilates | 32 Clyde Terrace, London | 4.3 | 21 |
| LaJump Jumping Fitness | Waldram Park Road, London | 4.3 | 4 |
| Stella Billerey Therapies | 34 Sunderland Road, London | 4.3 | 22 |
| Yoga Monkey Forest Hill | Christ Church Chapel on the Hill, South Road, London | 4.3 | 10 |
| XCELERATE GYM Forest Hill | 1-9 Sunderland Road, London | 4.3 | 199 |
| Sound Fitness Studios Forest Hill | Keynote Studios, Studio 7 & 8, Dalmain Road, London | 4.3 | 79 |
| Floating Fitness – Pole Dance & Aerial Yoga | 58-72 Dalmain Road, London | 4.3 | 2 |
| Toni Osborne Yoga – SE23 Studio & Garden – Vinyasa, Pregnancy and Postnatal Yoga | 66 Colfe Road, London | 4.3 | 98 |
| London Parkour Project | Forest Hill Boys Sports Centre, London | 4.3 | 40 |
| Northern Sky Reformer Bed Pilates | 246a Devonshire Road, London | 4.3 | N/A |
In Forest Hill, is there a lot of green space?
Big green spaces cover the UK and London. However, it may be hard to work out just how much green space there is by just looking at a map. Here is a table below that shows you the green space of Forest Hill in more detail.
| Park Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Gardens | Belvedere Road, London | 4.5 | 1413 |
| Elm Court | 1 Pump Court, London | 4.3 | 6 |
| Middle Temple Gardens | 3 Middle Temple Lane, Temple, London | 4.7 | 82 |
| Bernie Spain Gardens | South Bank, London | 4.4 | 488 |
| Bloomsbury Square Garden | 14 Bloomsbury Square, London | 4.3 | 2017 |
| The Phoenix Garden | 21 Stacey Street, London | 4.6 | 461 |
| LGBT Chairs ️ | Ground Floor, South East Wing, Bush House, 300 Strand, London | 5 | 1 |
| Victoria Embankment Gardens | 4 Temple Place, Temple, London | N/A | N/A |
| Potnotch | Jubilee Market, Tavistock Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| London Memorial Garden | Savoy Place, London | 3.8 | 4 |
| Drury Lane Gardens | 58 Drury Lane, London | 3.9 | 16 |
| Fountain Court | Temple, London | 4.6 | 8 |
| Southbank boardwalk | South Bank, Unnamed Road, London | 4.8 | 13 |
| Street Art Skaterpark | 337-338 Belvedere Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| National Theatre garden terrace | South Bank, National Theatre, London | N/A | N/A |
| The Diamond Jubilee Penny Maze | Henrietta Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| Southbank (River Thames South) Walkpath. | Unnamed Road, London | 4.8 | 18 |
| Victoria Embankment Gardens | Villiers Street, London | 4.6 | 2523 |
| Diamond Jubilee Garden | St Pauls Church, Bedford Street, London | 4.4 | 12 |
| BIG 7 | 7 Bell Yard, London | N/A | N/A |
Museums & Galleries
The vitality of a region is shaped by its residents who live, work, and engage with one another. Exploring an area through art offers a fresh perspective. If you’re considering relocating to Forest Hill, we highly suggest exploring the local galleries, museums, and cultural establishments. These venues offer delightful experiences, especially on weekends.
| Museum name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horniman Museum and Gardens | 100 London Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| The Bandstand at Horniman Museum and Gardens | Unnamed Road, London | 4.2 | 5 |
| The View | Sydenham Hill, London | N/A | N/A |
The types of restaurants
Forest Hill has a range of different eateries. This is important for someone who is moving to an area who wants to be able to eat out and not cook every day. The below table gives you an overview of what options you have.
| Restaurant Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dartmouth Arms inc. MEATliquor Restaurant Forest Hill | 7 Dartmouth Road, London | 4.3 | 612 |
| Horniman Cafe | 100 London Road, London | 4.3 | 419 |
| Red Pepper | 63A Dartmouth Road, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Taste of Turkish- Foresthill | 63 Dartmouth Road, London | 4.3 | 19 |
| Ferfect Fried Chicken | 24 London Road, London | 4.3 | 61 |
| Bona | 25 Dartmouth Road, London | 4.3 | 472 |
| Piazza Della Cucina | 15 Perry Vale, London | 4.3 | 212 |
| Morley’s Forest Hill | 5 Westbourne Drive, London | 4.3 | 94 |
| Esso | 163-165 Stanstead Road, London | 4.3 | 56 |
| The Bird in Hand | 35 Dartmouth Road, London | 4.3 | 187 |
| Brothers Kebab & Burgers | 172 Dartmouth Road, London | 4.3 | 62 |
| Home Taste | 229 Dartmouth Road, London | 4.3 | 46 |
| Greedy Chef Indian Takeaway | 176 Dartmouth Road, London | 4.3 | 62 |
| The Signal Pub | 7 Devonshire Road, London | 4.3 | 829 |
| Cafe | 7-8, The Facade, Devonshire Road, London | 4.3 | 23 |
| Railway Telegraph | 112 Stanstead Road, London | 4.3 | 384 |
| No. 41 Coffee & Kitchen | 41 Brockley Rise, London | 4.3 | 230 |
| TSE’S Restaurant | 54 London Road, London | 4.3 | 128 |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 8 London Road, London | 4.3 | 134 |
| Canvas & Cream | 18 London Road, London | 4.3 | 690 |
Is the local life vibrant in Forest Hill
Forest Hill is full of life and things to do. We suggest looking at Timeout for their weekly Forest Hill event listings to find local activities. Here’s a convenient link to see their upcoming happenings.
Having a good grasp of what’s in Forest Hill and where helps get situated when moving. Our map compiles property price points and other details from this article to outline what’s available in Forest Hill.
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The amenities you might need in Forest Hill
Below is a list of the places you may want to check out if the area of Forest Hill. This can really help you out when you are moving to an area or neighbourhood.
How many hospitals, pharmacies and doctors are there in Forest Hill?
Forest Hill has 1 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).
| Medical institution Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vale Medical Centre | 195-197 Perry Vale, London | 2.9 | 210 |
Tube & Train stations nearby the area of Forest Hill
Most prefer transit within a 10-15 minute walk and if there aren’t public connections nearby then this could be something that takes down the price of property or can even deter people from moving in to Forest Hill entirely. Here is a table below so you can see where these connections are for yourself.
| Train or tube station name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill | United Kingdom | 3.7 | 65 |
Post offices in Forest Hill
Nearby post offices make sending and getting packages a breeze. Post office branches in Forest Hill provide services like money orders and postal insurance alongside mail services. You can take a look for yourself to see where they are located below.
| Post Office Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill Post Office | Devonshire Road, London | 1.8 | 126 |
| Royal Mail Forest Hill Delivery Office | Perry Vale, London | 3.6 | 185 |
In Forest Hill, what schools are nearby?
Having a nearby school is a plus when moving. Below are schools located by Forest Hill. This table is especially important to pay attention to if you are trying to find a place for your child to learn in the next few years.
| School Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydenham School | Dartmouth Road, London | 3.3 | 26 |
| Novacane Studios | 10 Clyde Terrace, London | 5 | 211 |
| Contemporary Vocal Coach | 23 London Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| South London Guitar Lessons | 13C Havelock Walk, London | 5 | 19 |
| Ignite Your Inner Light | 23 London Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Forest Hill Nursery | 8-10 Devonshire Road, London | 5 | 3 |
| DRUM LESSONS West London Music Tutors | 20 Manor Mount, London | N/A | N/A |
| St George’s CE Primary School | Perry Vale, London | 3.9 | 19 |
| Creative Stars Day Nursery | Macklin House, Shackleton Close, London | 5 | 2 |
| New Vision Day Nursery | 35 Sunderland Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Kirkdale Learning Centre | 84 Kirkdale, London | N/A | N/A |
| Recorder Teacher | Dacres Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Kindergarten Forest Hill (Forest Hill Branch) | 50 Dacres Road, London | 4.6 | 10 |
| Kumon Maths & English | Honor Oak Christian Fellowship Centre, Honor Oak Road, London | 5 | 9 |
| Brainy Tutors | 60 Cranston Road, London | 5 | 3 |
| Kelvin Grove Children & Family Centre | Kelvin Grove, London | N/A | N/A |
| Holy Trinity Primary School | 88 Dartmouth Road, London | 4.1 | 9 |
| Singing and Acting Lessons | Whatman Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Forest Hill Montessori | 1 Rojack Road, London | 3.8 | 16 |
| Eliot Bank School | Thorpewood Avenue, London | 3.8 | 12 |
Last Updated on March 26, 2026